537 episodes

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis.

Hosts:
Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/
Eric Kress @ekress https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/
Laura Taranto @laurataranto https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/
Phillip Black @econosopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/
Jen Donahoe @Jen_Donahoe https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferd

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Deconstructor of Fun Deconstructor of Fun

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    • 4.7 • 19 Ratings

Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis.

Hosts:
Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/
Eric Kress @ekress https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/
Laura Taranto @laurataranto https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/
Phillip Black @econosopher https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-economist/
Jen Donahoe @Jen_Donahoe https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferd

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support

    Secrets to Sustainable Success on Roblox with Andrew Rose, CPO at Voldex

    Secrets to Sustainable Success on Roblox with Andrew Rose, CPO at Voldex

    Andrew Rose, the Chief Product Officer of Voldex, shares his journey and experiences in the Roblox game development space. Voldex, a company that acquires and scales Roblox games, has seen success by applying traditional free-to-play game development strategies in the unique ecosystem of Roblox. 

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    TWIG #279 Supercell's Squad Busters vs. Dream's Royal Kingdom

    TWIG #279 Supercell's Squad Busters vs. Dream's Royal Kingdom

    Get ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered game industry news. In this episode, the crew discusses Supercell's and Dream's latest titles. We also talk about the history and future of celebrity collaborations within games.

    Your hosts: Jen Donahoe, Eric Kress, Laura Taranto & Phillip Black

    our partners: AppsFlyer, Xsolla, Heroic Labs & Data.ai


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Township Deconstructed: The Secrets to Its Multi-Billion Strategy

    Township Deconstructed: The Secrets to Its Multi-Billion Strategy

    Product Deep Dives looks at Playrix's Township to deconstruct how this game went from a farming sim to a multi-billion dollar success. Join Laura Taranto and Jen Donahoe as they reap what this game has to offer!



    Make sure to watch with video, as we have data and insights you won't want to miss.


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Power of Gaming Branding: Real Insights from a Creative Agency

    The Power of Gaming Branding: Real Insights from a Creative Agency

    In today’s mature mobile gaming market, the importance of building a brand, storytelling, and creating distinct brand identities is crucial for success. 

    This podcast delves into the journey of revitalizing Futureplay’s Merge Gardens through an emphasis on strategic IP creation, branding improvements, and effective storytelling. 

    Guest: Martin Mohr, CCO @ Bond Creative Agency

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    The case of Merge Garden

    Martin Mohr

    Bond Creative Agency




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    • 1 hr 17 min
    TWIG #278 The AAA Studio Model is Dead???

    TWIG #278 The AAA Studio Model is Dead???

    Who are BIG gaming funds good for? Are the AAA game studios going to extinct? And why is Fallout such a damn good show? This and many more questions were mulled by the TWIG crew. 

    Oh, and Eric Kress is back. That means that the profanities are flying once again. 

    Your hosts: Eric Kress, Michail Katkoff, Jen Donahoe, and Phillip Black.

    Our partners: Xsolla, AppsFlyer, Heroic Labs, and Sensor Tower.


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Inside Istanbul’s Newest Venture Fund, Laton Ventures

    Inside Istanbul’s Newest Venture Fund, Laton Ventures

    Dive into the world of Istanbul's venture capital scene with Laton Venture's Görkem Türk.

    Together we explore essential topics like investment strategies prioritizing founding teams' quality, the evolving role of culture in startups, and future trends in gaming such as AI and socialization-focused experiences.

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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

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